# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Royal Showdown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Royal Showdown returns to Niagara from June 5–7, 2026, and with it comes one of the most electric weekends on the Ballhockey.com calendar.

Following a hugely successful inaugural edition in 2025, the Royal Showdown has quickly established itself as a marquee event—one that brings together elite competition, top-tier facilities, and a fully immersive event experience. Last summer, over 25 teams across multiple age groups took to the floor, all chasing the ultimate prize: Championship Rings and the right to be crowned Royal Showdown champions.

In 2026, the stakes are even higher.

2026 Tournament Info

Dates: June 5–7, 2026

Entry Fee: $700 + HST per team

Roster Information:

Maximum roster size: 18 players per team, including goalie(s)
All rosters must comply with Ballhockey.com tournament guidelines

Tournament Format:

Three 10min stop-time periods
Round-robin play in all divisions, followed by single-elimination playoffs

Divisions Offered:

U8 (birthyears: 2018-2019)
U10 (birthyears: 2016-2017)
U12 (birthyears: 2014-2015)
U14 (birthyears: 2012-2013)
U16 (birthyears: 2010-2011)
U18 (birthyears: 2008-2009)

Championship Awards: Championship Rings awarded to divisional champions

For more info, visit our event webpage: https://ballhockey.com/royalshowdown/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thorold/royal-showdown/200029934867413
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Thorold
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9
- **lat**: 43.1504
- **long**: -79.19413
- **full address**: 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9, 1944 Welland Canals Pkwy, St Catharines, ON L2P, Canada, Thorold

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Royal Showdown
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/109cc9163085d22d246aba64b23d3e89c672995e705291b863e376b4783f4d6d-rimg-w1000-h650-dcffffff-gmir?v=1776057733

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Royal Showdown being held?
  - **A:** Royal Showdown takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9, 1944 Welland Canals Pkwy, St Catharines, ON L2P, Canada, Thorold.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Royal Showdown?
  - **A:** Royal Showdown is organized by Ballhockey.com.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Royal Showdown is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thorold, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Royal Showdown sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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